Chambers Europe (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
Primarily focused on bankruptcy proceedings, handling filing, trustee appointments and related litigation. Experienced in negotiation of debt arrangements and in advising on distressed real estate assets.
Quotes mainly from clients: ”Offers strong advice and serves as a valued business partner on both legal and commercial issues.”
Advises banks and creditors on a range of insolvency matters, particularly in the real estate and construction markets. Also handles non-contentious restructuring processes, such as distressed M&A deals.
Anders Ørskov Melballe has a particular focus on contentious matters relating to management and directors’ liability issues in bankruptcy cases.
One interviewee praises the team’s responsiveness: “There’s good chemistry between us and they give good service.”
Sources praise the firm’s expertise and skill set: “They are very knowledgeable and sharp people.”
Anders Ørskov Melballe routinely assists financial institutions and their clients with the restructuring of non-performing loans and both restructuring and insolvency proceedings. He has noted experience of acting as a trustee and restructuring officer. Clients say: “He is very knowledgeable, makes things happen and is very positive, which is what you need in insolvency cases.”
Clients value the team’s broad range of knowledge. One reports that the firm “can handle all kinds of cases, they have lawyers to cover nearly every part of the law books.”
Clients also highlight the quality of service, describing the team as “eager and attentive to our needs.”
Anders Ørskov Melballe regularly acts for Danish and foreign banks on restructuring non-performing loans and provides advice on both insolvency procedures and restructuring. He is described by one source as “someone I have a lot of respect for, he is very thorough and good at finding solutions. He is the kind of person it is easy to get a good collaboration with.”
Rises in the rankings owing to strong praise from peers and clients alike for the handling of important bankruptcy mandates. Advises creditors on out-of-court debt restructurings. Acts as bankruptcy trustee of Danish companies and private individuals, often advising on the sale of assets in order to rescue distressed businesses. Assists with disputes relating to allegations of fraud by former managers. Attracts further attention for work on matters that have important employment law considerations.
Clients value the “pragmatic and ad hoc advice that they give,” explaining: “They have the commercial aspects, they understand that we need to do business and find solutions.”
Best known for its work as bankruptcy trustees, receiving regular appointments by several larger Danish banks. Acts on insolvencies across a range of sectors including construction, real estate and retail. Also represents creditors in insolvency proceedings and assists with distressed M&A as well as pre-insolvency restructurings.
Anders Ørskov Melballe acts as appointed trustee on several of the firm’s assigned insolvencies. One client says: “He is straight to the point and has in-depth knowledge of the sector.”
Best known for its work as bankruptcy trustees, receiving regular appointments by several larger Danish banks. Acts on insolvencies across a range of sectors including construction, food and beverages, and retail. Also represents creditors in debt recovery proceedings.
Acted as the appointed trustee on Strander’s bankruptcy, handling ongoing construction work and arbitration proceedings against a public property developer.
Anders Ørskov Melballe routinely acts as appointed trustee on several of the firm’s assigned insolvencies.
The legal team have the ability of getting the job done even against all odds. Even in complex matters they keep focus on the end goal and achieve positive result.
Skau Reipurth is best known for its work as bankruptcy trustees, receiving regular appointments by several larger Danish banks. The law firm acts on insolvencies across a range of sectors including construction, food and beverages, and retail. The practice also represents creditors in debt recovery proceedings.
Another source praises the law firm’s “ability to execute cases in narrow timeframes.”
Head of department Anders Ørskov Melballe routinely acts as appointed trustee on several of the firm’s assigned insolvencies. According to one source, “Anders is known for his skills in relation to cooperation and finding flexible and amicable solutions. He is pleasant to work with and has strong morals and high standards.”